Harley Davidson XLCR 1000 Café Racer (1977-79)

The Harley Davidson XLCR 1000 Café Racer was produced from 1977 to 1979. It features a four-stroke, 45-degree V-twin, OHV engine with a capacity of 997 cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It has a 38mm Keihin carburetor and electronic ignition, producing a maximum power of 68 hp at 6200 rpm and a maximum torque of 60 lb-ft at 3500 rpm. It has a wet, multiple disc clutch and a four-speed transmission with a final chain drive. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks, while the rear suspension uses dual shocks swinging fork. It has front and rear brakes, with the front brakes featuring two 254mm discs and the rear featuring a single 254mm disc. It has a wet weight of 220 kg and a fuel capacity of 9 liters, providing an average consumption of 45 mpg. Its top speed is 115 mph, and it can complete the standing quarter mile in 13.2 seconds. Overall, the Harley Davidson XLCR 1000 Café Racer is a powerful and stylish motorcycle with impressive performance features.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XLCR 1000 Caf~A(c) Racer

Year: 1977 – 79


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 81 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Induction: 38mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 68 hp / 50.7 kW @ 6200 rpm
Max Torque: 60 lb ft / 81 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks swinging fork.
Front Brakes: 2x 254mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 254mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.75-19
Rear Tyre: 4.25-18
Wet Weight: 220 kg / 485 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 45 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.2 sec
Top Speed: 115 mph

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